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General Music in California

General Music Schools in California

1,518 General Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, General Music is the 108th most popular major out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Music Majors in California

General Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 140
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48

Gender Distribution

In California, a general music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general music majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.5%
  • White: 33.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for General Music Grads in California

119,060 people in the state and 1,093,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general music.

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Wages for General Music Jobs in California

General Music grads earn an average of $80,510 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer general music degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,968.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,538. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,370. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. An average student at Stanford will pay a net price of $10,851.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,744. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,482. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,159. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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General Music Careers in CA

Some of the careers general music majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general music.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Music Performance 144
Music Theory & Composition 58
Stringed Instruments 55
Other Music 49
Keyboard Instruments 37
Voice Performance 33
Woodwind Instruments 16
Musicology & Ethnomusicology 14

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